Originally from Haiku, Jake Thomas is a New York-based trumpeter, composer and arranger. He has performed at iconic jazz venues including Dizzy’s Club, Birdland, The Django and Blue Note Hawaii.

The Jazz Maui 2022 Maui Music Series – featuring leading jazz professionals in concerts and classes – continues through the month of July at various Maui venues.

Events include an intimate evening concert by the Katie Thiroux Trio; the third year “Jazz, Blues and Beyond” concert with Lee Norris and Concept 4, The Jake Thomas Quartet and The Colin John Band with special guests Sheryl Renee and Ron Metoyer; Jazz Maui Ku’ia Chocolate Tasting on Sunday; annual 4th of july “Concert in the Park”; and Jazz Maui features the Hoku Award-winning music quartet Mana.

Visit www.jazzmaui.org for tickets, a full schedule of events and more information.

“The Maui Jazz Launch Concert Experience” is scheduled for Friday, July 1 at 6 p.m. Tickets are $150 per person for this event which benefits Jazz Maui’s music education programs.

This year, the intimate evening concert at the home of Mary Anne and Nam Le Viet features the premiere of Mauiana a tribute to Maui and pianist Oscar Peterson, composed and performed by The Katie Thiroux Trio (Katie Thiroux, Justin Kauflin and Matt Witek). Special guest vocalist Sheryl Renee, master guitarist Colin John and pianist Paul January will also entertain. Appetizers from Chef Ralph Giles and drinks from Fine Wines are included.

For tickets and more information, visit www.jazzmaui.com.

The third year “Jazz, Blues and Beyond” The concert will take place on Saturday, July 2 at The Altitude Deck at 650 Lipoa Parkway in Kihei. Doors open at 5 p.m. and tickets are $20.

This exceptional evening of music will feature Lee Norris and Concept 4 (deejay Lee Norris, guitarist Prem Brosio and saxophonist Michael Guzlak); The Jake Thomas Quartet (Jake Thomas, trumpet; Danny M, bass; Paul Marchetti, drums; Sal Godinez, keyboards); and The Colin John Blues Band with special guests vocalist Sheryl Renee and blues artist Ron Metoyer.

Lee Norris and Concept 4 is the fusion of musicians and integrated technology. Master guitarist Brosio, saxophonist Guzlak and jazz DJ Norris bring these elements together, offering a musical journey through time and space.

The Jake Thomas Quartet consists of Jake Thomas on trumpet, Danny M on bass, Paul Marchetti on drums and Sal Godinez on keyboards.

Thomas has just completed his third year at the State University of New York-Purchase, and as a student of trumpet legend Jon Faddis, he plays principal trumpet with the Purchase Jazz Orchestra and Purchase Latin Jazz Orchestra.

Born in Ohio to a British architect father and an Italian artist mother, Colin John spent his youth in Memphis, picking up the guitar by accident. After graduating from Ohio University he turned professional, played in New York and moved to London in 1993, where he spent ten years forming the Colin John Band which played extensively in England. , in the United States and in Europe.

After opening for John Mayall on a multi-island tour of Hawaii in 2001, Colin moved to the Big Island, where he delved into the roots of slide blues guitar: the Hawaiian steel guitar. Studying the music of old masters and with current promoter Alan Akaka, Colin became proficient on the instrument and continues to use it live and in recording sessions.

Sheryl Renee’s dynamic versatility comes from a life in the entertainment business. She moves effortlessly between musical genres and is now in the process of moving to Maui. She is a singer, actress, artist and producer. Known as the “Lady with the Golden Voice”, she shared the stage with some of the best talent in the world. Sheryl performed President Barack Obama’s national anthem and her voice has appeared on countless CDs. She is an award-winning actress who has appeared in over 40 theater productions.

Originally from Oakland, California, guitarist and vocalist Ron Metoyer was a member and songwriter of Rhythm Riot and released a self-titled LP on San Francisco-based Infransonic Records. He moved to Maui in 1983, but soon after left to tour with Canadian rock artist Kenny Shields. Upon his return to Maui he became a regular performer with his band, The RE Metoyer Blues, Rock & Soul Revue since 2011 and the Island Soul Band since 2015.

The third annual Jazz, Blues and Beyond concert takes place at The Altitude Deck in Kihei, an open-air rooftop venue with a spectacular sunset and panoramic views. Food for sale by The Empanada Lady includes meat and vegetarian empanadas. Audience members may bring their own beer and wine ($10 corkage fee purchased with ticket). Tickets are $20 and are available at www.Jazz Maui.org.

The “Maui Ku’ia Jazz Sunday Chocolate Tasting” is scheduled for Sunday, July 3 at the Maui Ku’ia Estate Chocolate Factory at 78 Ulupono St. in Lahaina.

The event will feature trumpeter Paul January and blues and jazz singer Sheryl Renee. This afternoon of fine chocolate and live jazz begins at 11:30 a.m., and the chocolate tasting starts at noon. Tickets are $35; visit www.jazzmaui.org for tickets and more information.

On Monday, July 4, the Free Concert in the Park begins at 5 p.m. in Campbell Park along Front Street in Lahaina.

This annual holiday concert begins with music from the Chop Suey Jazz Orchestra, followed at 6 p.m. by the Na Ali’i Big Band and 7 p.m. by the Maui Community Band. The fireworks start at 8 p.m.

This event is also supported by Lahaina Restoration Foundation, Lahaina Sunrise Rotary and LahainaTown Action Committee.

This month’s workshops include a Maui Jazz Student Workshop in the Lahainaluna High School Music Room on July 29.

Jazz Maui Workshops provide music teachers and students with learning experiences to enhance their knowledge, technique, and skills. For more information, visit www.jazzmaui.org.